Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical foundation of MagicSchool. This is a high-impact IC role where you’ll take end-to-end ownership of complex features and systems, influence architecture decisions, and mentor engineers to raise the bar for technical excellence across the organization.

In Short

• Lead complex projects and make high-leverage architectural decisions.
• Own features or systems from design to deployment.
• Design and build core APIs and services.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code.
• Coach engineers and influence technical direction.
• Work closely with product managers and designers.
• Help shape engineering culture and improve processes.

Requirements

• Strong experience in building scalable applications and APIs.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, NextJS, React, Vercel, Supabase.
• 7+ years in software engineering with 2+ years in a senior role.
• Ability to design and evolve systems for long-term maintainability.
• Track record of influencing technical direction and mentoring engineers.
• Comfortable balancing speed and quality.
• Thrives in ambiguity and seeks to improve.
• Emotionally intelligent and a clear communicator.

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge AI technology impacting educators.
• Join a mission-driven team.
• Flexibility of working from home.
• Unlimited time off for work-life balance.
• Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans.
• Generous stock options vested over 4 years.
• 401k match and monthly wellness stipend.